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The trade in wildlife is big business and global, but how much do you know about it? Chief Inspector Kevin Lacks-Kelly is Head of the UK's National Wildlife Crime Unit and is responsible for much of the UK's current policy on policing this area of crime, and for liaising with similar units internationally. Whilst wildlife crimes may seem insignificant compared to the perceived daily role of the police, they are often linked to other criminal activity and are the fourth biggest area of criminality by value. In this conversation Kevin talks about his journey from a council estate in Leeds, Yorkshire, to head up the UK's wildlife crime unit. It's a fascinating story with some surprising facts about wildlife crime.

Marsel van Oosten came to photography from another career, but one which prepared him to see the world differently and to pay attention to aesthetics and details. It's an approach which has served him well as his photography is distinctive and widely published. He has won some of the biggest awards for his nature, wildlife and landscape photography including, first, Travel Photographer of the Year and then Wildlife Photographer of the Year. In this conversation we explore Marsel's approach to finding and photographing the unusual with with a distinctive style.

For Austrian Marion Payr it was perhaps pre-destined that she would become a photographer - her first ever word was "look". She is now a working travel photographer earning a living from something which has become her passion. Her start in photography, with a phone, was anything but conventional though. In this podcast we find out how it all began, how it grew and how she now mentors other photographers.

Trevor Cole is an Irish photographer with a focus on cultures and landscapes. Known as the "Geographer Photographer" - because he used to study and teach geography -his images are intimate portraits of tribal people which reflect the need to live in a more sustainable world. ​​. For Trevor it's not just about turning up and taking pictures. It's about making connections with his tribal subjects and seeking the moments in light to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. In conversation we find out about his life, his photography and his fascination with the world and indigenous people.

Hiran is a businessman, a family man and a Sri Lankan, but not necessarily in that order. As owner of the biggest hotel group in Sri Lanka - Jetwing - and a key figure in the tourist industry, he has carried on his father's legacy and is now handing that on to the next generation. For him, business isn't just about profit. It's about people. In this podcast he chats with Chris Coe about his life, his sustainable approach to both his employees (associates) and his guests. He also talks about how important spirituality in his life and how it guides him. The conversation is a bit different from our usual photography lead podcasts as we focus on travel and tourism.

Krystal Chryssomallis is one of the world's most positive people and she fines the pluses in everything. She uses her camera as a passport into the hidden and untold lives of people and cultures around the world. Beginning her photojournalistic career through her work as a global music executive, Krystal has worked in over 60 countries, capturing the spirit, emotion, and human stories behind each moment.  Her passion for photography as a form of storytelling drives her to create images that remind us of our interconnectivity and the common threads that unite us all, transcending language, culture, and geography. Krystal's images shine a light on the joy and positivity that can be found around the world. Her work been featured in galleries, hotels, palaces, and private collections worldwide, reflecting her commitment to using her lens as a tool to inspire positive change and foster global connectivity. Krystal also works with several charities and Krystal also works with several charities and volunteers regularly for UNICEF, donating the proceeds from image sales to charity. Here she talks to &Coe about her life, her photography and much more.

Pippa Ehrlich is passionate about our oceans and their conservation. She is the multi award-winning director of My Octopus Teacher and story-teller. She is very active in conservation, especially in the oceans, and has a particular passion for protecting the Kelp Forests and the wildlife which inhabits it. She works for Sea Change, documenting and exploring the underwater forests of Cape Town to capture stories that will assist in its long term protection Here she talks about her life, her work, her film making and her passion for the oceans with Chris

With vast experience, Mark Edward Harris has photographed all around the world, including countries which are hard to access, such as North Korea and Iran. He's a travel and documentary photographer with an impressive list of publications and clients, from Conde Nast and the New York Times to Coca Cola and The Gap. Here Mark chats about his life, his photography career including photographing the Olympics, his awards and books, and his love of photography.

The world needs people like Ana Maria Arevalo Gosen. She's a visual story teller who tells the stories which no one wants told to bring them to wider attention and affect social change.

Alex Outhwaite is a travel presenter, travel show host and adventurer. She's visited, lived & worked in nearly 90 countries and the list is ever growing. But there's much more to Alex than this. She has an adventurous heart and spirit for sure, but she's also highly intelligent and engaging.